Millions of immigrants flee to this county in search of the American “dream.” Whether that dream is success, wealth or happiness, it is the dream for something better than the life they have now. The play “The Cuban Swimmer” is an interesting allegory of the immigrant experience in America. Each character represents a different generation and perspective on the immigrant experience and its pressures.
Eduardo and his wife Aida fled Cuba to come to America in search of their own American dream. Together they had two children, Simon and Margarita. They are a very close knit family, even the grandmother lives with them. Sanchez uses her own personal background here because like most immigrant families many generations often live together. The family travels together on the boat to support Margarita as she swims the marathon to Catalina. The relationship between the father, Eduardo, and his daughter, Margarita,Some topics in this essay:
Eduardo Margaritas, Simon Margarita, Cuban Swimmer, Swimmer Millions, Cuba America, cuban swimmer, american dream, please father, immigrant experience, bottom sea.
Minggu, 27 Juli 2008
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